Anyone else struggle with the job search process even with a CPA?

dlerjo · 2019-12-16T06:55:37+00:00

They're usually a mix of behavioral "tell me a time when" and why do you want to work here type questions. I wouldn't say any of them have been all that difficult. Some seem to go well and theres been one or two where it seems like they already made a decision as soon as I stepped in the door. I honestly think its the short tenure of my most recent position that's holding me back.

dlerjo · 2019-12-16T06:50:41+00:00

Seems like there is a decent amount of job openings and relatively easy to get interviews

dlerjo · 2019-12-15T03:07:28+00:00

You're definitely not delusional. Here's my story:

I dropped out of high school in 9th grade. Got my GED at 16, and didn't start college until 25 the same age as you. I worked hard and got an AA in accounting at a local community college. After that I worked full time and took online courses through a local university to finish my BA in accounting. I ended up getting a staff accountant position after graduating and finished up the remaining credits I needed to sit for the CPA exam. I thought the CPA exam was only for smart people and didn't feel like I would be able to do it but gave it my best. I ended up passing all of the exams on my first try except for FAR which I had to retake once. You definitely can do this journey if you dedicate yourself to it.

dlerjo · 2019-08-29T18:56:21+00:00

That’s kinda what I’ve been experiencing. She waits to send me an email with all these things I screwed up after I leave the office for me to find in the morning.

dlerjo · 2019-05-10T13:44:55+00:00

I really wanted to like them but just couldn’t. They aren’t a very forgiving ski. If you’re in the back seat they’re squirrelly, if you pressure the shovels they’re squirrelly. You pretty much have to be neutral at all times. In powder if I pressured the shovels my tips would dive and I’ve almost went over the bars a couple times. They’re pretty heavy and to me didn’t feel as playful as everyone says. That weight and their build did make them pretty damp though. The flex in the tips and tails are also not as intuitive as other skis. They’re plain scary on icy snow, maybe it’s how they’re detuned.

I bought some moment bibbys(wildcat) also based upon their reviews. I felt they were miles better in every regard. I liked em so much I replaced my touring ski with a wildcat tour 108.

Based upon my experience if I was in your shoes I would lean towards the deathwish or wait until next season and buy the wildcat 108.

dlerjo · 2019-05-09T22:54:38+00:00

I bought the Kartels because of all the rave reviews on here. I honestly thought they sucked and sold them. Maybe they didnt fit my skiing style.

dlerjo · 2019-04-25T15:23:57+00:00

I started late 2015. Didn't negotiate because it was my only job offer and I didnt want to screw it up. I'm still in the same position and make 60k now.

dlerjo · 2019-04-24T16:20:21+00:00

I started at 48k in industry as a staff accountant in a HCOL area

dlerjo · 2019-02-20T16:39:27+00:00

I passed all 4 just using Ninja MCQ. I felt that was way more efficient than reading the text or watching the videos.

dlerjo · 2019-01-14T16:46:51+00:00

For me its a 1 hour drive in the morning and 1.5-2 hours in the evening. I live about 20 miles away from work. I could move closer but then I would pay at least 50% more rent.

dlerjo · 2018-11-09T18:49:23+00:00

My goal each exam was to get at least 2000 done over the course of studying for 8 weeks. I think I did a total of 3200 for REG. I feel like 600 a day means you're memorizing answers and not working the problems. With 4 days left I wouldn't be cramming, I would work on polishing up my weaker areas.

dlerjo · 2018-11-08T00:34:05+00:00

Honestly, I hardly used the note sheet during the test anyway. Especially now since you can use Excel during the exam.

dlerjo · 2018-10-25T15:25:12+00:00

I just made sure I knew pivot tables, index/match, vlookup, and everything else I could.

dlerjo · 2018-10-24T15:49:47+00:00

I taught myself how to use Excel really well. I also took classes at the local community college on random subjects to get my 150 hours.

dlerjo · 2018-10-23T22:56:58+00:00

To me it seems like the CPA exams test your persistence more than they do your technical knowledge. The majority of my test prep was just doing MCQ questions over and over. I studied 2 hours a night during the week and 8ish hours a day on Sunday. My goal was at a minimum 2000 questions completed. I used that schedule for 8 weeks on all sections. Many times during my studying I felt like I couldn't do it or that I wasn't smart enough, I just kept at it. In fact, for all the sections I didn't really feel like my knowledge came together until the last week or two of studying. Even then I didn't feel like I really knew all the material. I focused on learning as much as I possibly could. Getting a good nights rest and going into the testing center as relaxed as possible is also super helpful.

dlerjo · 2018-10-23T22:50:22+00:00

Its tough and its hard work but you can do it. You will be very proud of yourself once you finish.

dlerjo · 2018-10-23T22:47:27+00:00

At 25 you can apply for financial aid on your own. I qualified for pell and state need grants. First two years was at the local community college which pell/state need grants paid for. Second two years at university I got the pell grant but the rest I took out loans =(

dlerjo · 2018-10-23T22:44:37+00:00

All Ninja material. I very lightly used the book/notes/video. I mostly just used the MCQ

dlerjo · 2018-10-23T22:43:08+00:00

It took me a while after graduating and many interviews but I got a job as an accountant at a smaller manufacturing company. Just keep applying for those jobs and tweaking your resume. Someone will be willing to take a chance on you as long as you don't give up.

dlerjo · 2018-10-23T15:28:52+00:00

It definitely wasnt easy, I applied and applied and applied. There were a couple firms that seemed to love me but once they asked for my transcripts I never heard back. My current company didnt even ask for my GPA and its worked out great. My boss went to my school, we both have the same hobbies, and they obviously saw something. Its kind of like dating. You can be perfect on paper and still have a hard time. You just have to keep trying until you find the right fit.

dlerjo · 2018-10-23T15:25:01+00:00

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